Adductor Anatomy

Most people think of the "groin" as one muscle, but it’s actually a team of five located on the inside of your thigh. Their main job? (pulling the leg toward the midline) and hip stability.

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[Photo of an anatomy chart or a simple diagram labeling the muscles] Most people think of the "groin" as one

1️⃣ Adductor Longus: The most common injury site. "Long" on leverage, short on patience. 2️⃣ Adductor Brevis: The "short" one, located deep and high up. 3️⃣ Adductor Magnus: The MVP. It’s the largest and deepest, actually helping the hamstrings extend the hip! 4️⃣ Gracilis: The hipster of the group—it crosses the knee joint, helping with knee flexion. 5️⃣ Pectineus: The "guide wire" located high in the thigh/hip crease. 2️⃣ Adductor Brevis: The "short" one, located deep

Add 3 sets of Copenhagen Planks or seated adductor machine work to your routine this week. Your hips will thank you! 🙌